After the marriage, the cousin was spoiled by the whole family of the Marquis's Mansion

Chapter 22 Doubts
Rong Peilan sat at the table, her chin resting on her hands, with the jade hairpin placed in front of her.

Under the dim light, the mutton-fat jade exudes a lustrous glow. Those who often play with jade know that the oiliness of this hairpin has already come out, which must be the result of the owner playing with it in his hands.

Especially the two words "Ping Yuan" under the leaves.

The eldest princess knew that she was Rong Pingyuan's daughter, and this was given to her specially by the eldest princess.

Rong Peilan's beautiful brows were tightly furrowed, wondering what the princess meant.

When Ji Yunzhang came out of the bathroom, he saw that his wife was still in the same posture as before he entered.

He walked forward and saw her staring at a men's jade hairpin.

By the time she noticed his arrival, it was too late to hide anymore.

Rong Peilan took a deep breath. Perhaps he, who was also in Yanjing, should know something.

She handed him the end of the hairpin with the words on it.

Only then did Ji Yunzhang see the two words clearly.

Pingyuan?

"Do you miss your parents?" Ji Yunzhang wrapped her hand and the hairpin in his palm, exerted force on his hands, and pulled her up from the armchair.

Rong Peilan slapped his dishonest hand away and threw him an unexpected name, "This hairpin was specially given to me by the eldest princess."

Ji Yunzhang was stunned. "The eldest princess?"

She nodded, her brows still furrowed with worry, "I have been traveling with my parents since I can remember. We have been inseparable, and my father has never had a quarrel with my mother."

"My father's ancestral home is in Chihua County. When our family was at its poorest, we could barely afford to eat. It wasn't until he became an official that things got better. It's impossible for him to own mutton-fat jade of this quality."

After saying that, she looked up at Ji Yunzhang, her eyes full of confusion, "What does the princess mean by this?"

"When my father passed away, Kuan Ge'er was not yet born. That day, my mother came home with a big belly and blood all over her body. It was my uncle who brought her back."

Rong Peilan's voice was so soft, so soft that it almost floated away.

"My uncle said that my father was murdered. He died trying to protect my mother."

"Dad taught me to read, to draw, and took me to the ends of the earth. He, he was gone suddenly, and I didn't even get to see his body."

"Why did the princess give me this hairpin? What does she want to say..."

Ji Yunzhang couldn't help but hold her in his arms, hugging her tightly, "My lady, maybe, maybe it's just that the princess can't forget the old love."

"impossible!"

As if her taboo had been touched, Rong Peilan suddenly screamed.

"My father is such a noble man that he doesn't even bother to be an official. How could he know the princess and have any old relationship with her?"

"Madam, madam!" Ji Yunzhang held her face with both hands, "Madam! Yes! Your father-in-law is noble and honest!"

Rong Peilan's hand holding the jade hairpin was trembling slightly, and she gradually calmed down after listening to his voice.

Ji Yunzhang held her face in his hands, "Father-in-law's talent is still outstanding even now."

"It's possible that the princess fell in love with the young talent at first sight and couldn't forget the old love."

She looked into his silent eyes, and then gradually they became clear. She lowered her eyes and looked at the jade hairpin in her hand, "My father's reputation will never be ruined in her hands."

Ji Yunzhang, "No, the eldest princess has been a widow for many years. Now she only has the Princess of Danyang by her side. She rarely appears. Madam, you should just pretend she is not there."

"My lady, don't be afraid. You will have the entire Marquis' Mansion behind you from now on."

Ji Yunzhang held her in his arms, his jawline tense.

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The streets of the northern city were bustling with people and the hawkers' cries could be heard everywhere. Ji Yunzhang was wearing a half-worn robe, and even from a distance one could only wonder whose son he was, as he was so handsome.

He slipped into a house in Gray Pigeon Lane.

It was still the same yard as last time, but there was a lot less food in it.

"Dog!"

The little beggar who had delivered the message to him last time came up to him with a smile as soon as he saw him, "Third Master."

Ji Yunzhang took out a bag of still warm roast chicken from his arms and threw it to him, "How is the thing I asked you to do yesterday?"

The dog took the roast chicken, sniffed it, and then put it in his arms with satisfaction.

"Mr. Mu hasn't come out since he entered Prince Qing's mansion. He has hired many doctors in the past few days, and the medicinal herbs he bought are all precious ones."

"I have already found out. I heard that Mr. Mu was poisoned by a strange poison."

"There are also Zhouji crispy snacks. The bugs have already sneaked in several times at night, but there is nothing."

The dog frowned, "Is the woman locked in that room lying to us?"

Ji Yunzhang patted his head and said, "Don't meddle in things that have nothing to do with you. Just keep an eye on the people in that room."

"Has Master Jin come here?"

Gou'er couldn't help but take a small piece of the roast chicken and put it into his mouth. "I came here yesterday. The food has been quietly transported away by the merchant ship of Master Xue."

At this point, Gou'er couldn't help but add another sentence, "Third Master, are we really going to fight?"

Before Ji Yunzhang stretched out his hand, Gou'er shrank his neck again and whispered in defense, "Gou'er is just worried about this dog's life."

"Don't worry, I still have a use for your life." Ji Yunzhang was so angry that he almost laughed.

At the end, he comforted him with one sentence, "The court values ​​civil officials over military officials, and border invasions are constant. More food will prepare you for any eventuality."

After suffering a severe blow fifteen years ago and natural disasters for several years, the Western Jin Dynasty is no longer as strong as before. However, the crown prince who ascended the throne the year before last was ruthless, and there was a major reshuffle in the Western Jin Dynasty. I am afraid that under the leadership of the new monarch, the Western Jin Dynasty will be able to regain its glory in no time.

There is a hidden world inside the house. When a secret door is pushed open, there is a very small room inside. The room is so dark that you can't see your fingers, with only a faint soybean oil lamp as the light.

Ji Yunzhang pushed open the secret door. The dazzling light outside made it impossible for the people inside to open their eyes, so they subconsciously stretched out their hands to block the sunlight.

Liuyan was still wearing the clothes of a maid in the marquis's mansion, but she looked listless.

Seeing that the person coming was Ji Yunzhang, he pursed his lips and turned his face away, "I have already said that the strongholds are only Zhouji Pastry and Changsheng Theater."

Ji Yunzhang walked to the bench by the door and sat down. "I have something else I want to ask the princess today."

"Five years ago, there was solid evidence that the Zhong family was colluding with the enemy. The iron ore was destined for the Western Jin Dynasty. However, from Pingshan County to the Western Jin Dynasty, there are not only mountain roads but also water routes. How did the princess use her magical powers to get these big guys out?"

Liuyan sneered, "Prince Ji is so smart, why do you still want to ask me?"

"The prince's food is being transported to the border continuously, isn't it? It's not like anyone is noticing."

Ji Yunzhang's eyes looked gloomy and he stood up.

"The spies of the Western Jin Dynasty are smarter than I thought."

Liuyan raised his head, his eyes were full of meaning, "Kill me, my third brother has already ascended the throne, I'm sure you've heard of his methods, I'm just a useless pawn, I'll die no matter where I am."

He paused, then raised his footsteps, "Princess, you underestimate yourself. You are still of great use in Ji's hands."

Liuyan opened her mouth and hesitated for a long time, watching the secret door close again, but still did not ask the question in her heart.

She smiled self-deprecatingly, the answer was already clear.

(End of this chapter)